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Dog Esophageal Spirocercosis: Symptoms and Treatment
Canine esophageal spirocercosis (Spirocerca lupi infection) is a parasitic disease where the nematode lives in the dog's esophagus or aortic wall, forming tumor-like nodules.
Canine and Feline Spirocercosis (Esophageal Worm Infection): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Spirocercosis is a parasitic disease caused by the nematode Spirocerca lupi, which embeds in the esophageal, gastric, or aortic wall of dogs, foxes, and wolves, forming nodules and sometimes aneurysms. It is treated with anthelmintics and supportive care.